Owners of Jan Aushadi centres explore legal options against govt move to shut them down

BENGALURU: The Congress government in Karnataka has decided to shut down the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi centres, which provide affordable medicines to the public, on government hospital premises. The association of Jan Aushadhi store owners has now decided to challenge the government’s decision in court.

The Jan Aushadhi centres were providing medicines at low prices to the people. However, the state government has ordered their removal, claiming that the hospitals provide free medicines to patients. The association has written to the government requesting them to withdraw the order, but it has not been withdrawn.

The association is now planning to take legal action against the government’s decision. They claim that if the stores are evacuated, it will lead to losses for the owners and make it difficult for people to access affordable medicines.

The BJP has also protested against the government’s decision, but the government seems determined to implement its order. The association is set to hold a meeting to decide on the course of legal action.